Manchester United opted not to appoint Julen Lopetegui as their new manager due to his similarities with former Arsenal boss Unai Emery.
The Red Devils took a slow and steady approach in their search for a new boss this season, opting to appoint Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis until the best possible candidate was found. It appears that after months of speculation, the club have now settled on Ajax manager Erik ten Hag.
The 52-year-old has impressed in the Eredivisie in how he has created squads that have been competitive in all competitions on a limited budget. The Dutchman’s desire to integrate younger prospects early is also reported to have been a persuasive factor.
